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Politics

August 10, 2023

Unknown gunmen threatening existence of Igbos in South-East: Reps

The House of Representatives ad hoc committee says insecurity is threatening the existence of the South-East region.

IPOB, ESN OPERATIVES
August 10, 2023

Niger coup leader Tchiani signs decree forming interim government; appoints 21 ministers

Talks are ongoing in Abuja by ECOWAS leaders to resolve the political impasse and release of Mr Bazoum in Niger.

NIGERIEN COUPISTS[ Credit; The Conversation]
August 10, 2023

U.S. behind removal of Pakistani Prime Minister Imran Khan: Report

The U.S. government suggested and backed the ouster of Pakistani Prime Minister Imran Khan for being neutral in the Russia-Ukraine war.

KHAN MEETING WITH PUTIN [Credit; Arab News Pakistan]
August 10, 2023

Kebbi governor gives N675 million to 21 LG chairmen as furniture allowance

Governor Nasir Idris has approved N675 million for furniture allowance to the 21 elected local council chairpersons.

KEBBI GOVERNOR and FURNITURE
August 10, 2023

Ecuador declares 60-day state of emergency after assassination of presidential candidate

President Guillermo Lasso announced a 60-day state of emergency after Wednesday’s assassination of presidential candidate Fernando Villavicencio.

Presidential candidate Fernando Villavicencio (Credit: Daily Sabah)
August 10, 2023

Tinubu, other ECOWAS leaders holding fresh meeting in Abuja over Niger coup

President Bola Tinubu and other leaders of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) are meeting on Thursday in Abuja.

ECOWAS LEADERS
August 10, 2023

U.S. won’t declare Nigerien soldiers who removed President Bazoum coup plotters to preserve its interest

The restraint the U.S. is exercising from declaring the overthrow a coup is only a means to an end, according to a report.

Joe Biden and Abdourahmane Tchiani.
August 10, 2023

Plateau govt establishes security information centre amid rising violent attacks

The Plateau government has established a Security and Information Centre (SIC) to provide the residents access to report security developments in their location.

Caleb Mutfwang
August 10, 2023

Niger coupist Tchiani detaining Bazoum under ‘deplorable conditions’: UN

“The secretary general is very concerned over the deplorable living conditions that President Bazoum and his family are reported to be living under.”

Bazoum and Niger Republic military leader
August 10, 2023

Niger coupists form new government; ignore Nigeria’s sanctions, ECOWAS threats

The newly appointed prime minister, Ali Mahaman Lamine Zeine, will lead 21 new ministers forming the new government.

Niger Coup plotters